Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless; ½ cup heavy cream; ½ cup cremini mushroom, halved; ½ cup shiitake mushroom, chopped; ¼ cup chanterelle mushroom, chopped; ¼ cup porcini mushroom, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 Thai red chili peppers, finely chopped (or 1 Jolokia pepper); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons molasses; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon coriander, powder; ⅛ teaspoon clove, powder

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup cremini mushroom, halved
½ cup shiitake mushroom, chopped
¼ cup chanterelle mushroom, chopped
¼ cup porcini mushroom, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons butter
3 Thai red chili peppers, finely chopped (or 1 Jolokia pepper)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon coriander, powder
⅛ teaspoon clove, powder

1
Cut each chicken breast into 3 equal pieces.
2
Boil chicken in small pot for 10 minutes.
3
save 1 cup of the broth.
4
mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
5
allow chicken to cool 15 minutes.
6
mix chicken in marinade and refrigerate 2 hours.
7
preheat oven to 350.
8
place chicken and marinade in pot or dutch oven.
9
pour 1/2 cup broth in with chicken.
10
roast chicken for 10 minutes and turn over.
11
remove cover from chicken and cook 5 minutes.
12
melt butter in sauce pan on medium heat.
13
saute garlic and mushrooms until garlic is brown (about 5 minutes).
14
add tomatoes, (optional chilies) and 1/2 cup broth.
15
simmer until reduced (about 10 minutes).
16
stir in cream.
17
remove chicken from oven.
18
place chicken on serving plate.
19
pour sauce oven chicken and serve.

788

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup cremini mushroom, halved, ½ cup shiitake mushroom, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce

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